Rising concerns over online gambling addiction in Canada

Addiction therapists are sounding the alarm after online gambling gained popularity in Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario marked a milestone by launching the first regulated market for virtual casinos in 2022, with Alberta now set to follow suit. While licensed gambling websites contributed a substantial $1.2 billion to government revenue in Ontario last year, the increasing cost to problem gamblers raises concerns. Global's Jeff Semple reports on concerns about the lack of supports for addicted gamblers who want to quit. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews